Fire & Security Installation Apprentice
EDSB LIMITED
About the Role
As an apprentice you will complete a three year work based learning apprenticeship with Skills for Security, by attending college and working with a qualified engineer. You will assist in the installation of a range of fire and security products (CCTV Systems, Access Control, Fire Systems, Intruder Alarms). This is a field based role.
- Installing, testing and maintaining different systems – including a range of fire, emergency and security systems
- Learning about electrical and electronic principles – including codes of practice, commissioning, design criteria and installation, testing and maintenance techniques
- Learning about system technologies
- Demonstrating good knowledge of health and safety practices, regulations and legislation within fire, emergency and security environments
- Demonstrating good communication styles and communicating in a clear, articulate and professional manner
Punctual and accurate completion of timesheets on a monthly basis - Whilst this role is based in West Yorkshire the succesful applicant will be expected to travel to a range of locations and sites.
A successful apprentice will go on to be a fully qualified fire and security engineer. Following this, there are a number of routes including commissioning engineer, technical surveyor and team leader.
About the Training
The training will take place at both work and via block release at college every 8 weeks. The apprentice will be expected to travel and stay at college for a week. Working towards a Level 3 Fire emergency and security systems technician apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
About the Employer
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Training Provider
SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED
Course/Training
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)